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Ringgit hits 19-year lows, experts divided on future prospects
The Malaysian currency is flirting with levels last seen during the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997. -CNBC
Singapore economy stays in slow lane, with more bumps ahead
MTI said the country will likely avoid a technical recession this year, but growth will remain slow. -ST
1 in 2 millennials in Singapore are pessimistic about career prospects
It was, however, a different picture for countries like China, India, US and Australia. -AsiaOne
Ascott launches new brand for millennials
Lyf will target working professionals in their 20s and 30s, earning at least S$3K monthly. -BT
28-year-old traded cushy law career for uncertainty of entrepreneurship
Kendra Liew decided to ditch her career as a lawyer and create an organic cosmetic line, affectionately named, Katfood. -Vulcan Post
Interest in home loan refinancing rising
Banks and mortgage advisers are reporting a rise in home loan refinancing inquiries as borrowers seek to lock in favourable interest rates. -ST
Chinese tech billionaire invests $5 million in Singapore VC fund
Tembusu ICT Fund I is said to be the only one here investing solely in software startups. -BT
With $4 billion port, Malacca eyes slice of shipping giant Singapore's pie
Land is being reclaimed along the Straits of Malacca to build a port that can handle the biggest tankers on the planet. -Reuters
Singapore economy expected to grow 1-1.5% this year
The economy shrank 2.0 percent in the July-September period from the previous three months, MTI said. -Reuters
Ex-BSI banker trial: Yeo Jiawei amassed $23.9 million in just 15 months, prosecutors say
This wealth includes funds earned through "illicit means" and the "taking of secret profits" in transactions linked to 1MDB, said prosecutors. -ST
Singapore's household wealth rises 2.9% in 2016 to $1.1 trillion
Singapore's wealth per adult rose 1.4 per cent to US$277,000 in 2016, making Singapore seventh top economy in the world with the highest average wealth per adult. -BT
10 questions to ask before renovating your home
Your answers to these questions will help you make better decisions as you embark on your renovation journey. -Cromly
More firms allowing flexi-work arrangements, giving greater leave benefits: MOM
More employers are providing ad-hoc flexible work arrangements and leave benefits to help employees cope with personal and family commitments. -AsiaOne
Malaysia's ringgit may keep tumbling amid the market's Trump tantrum
The dollar has climbed as much as 5.8 per cent against the ringgit so far in November. -CNBC
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From $5,000 start-up to $2.2 million firm
Ex-corporate lawyer's interest in business was piqued when he started investing at the age of 17. -ST
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Return of the ex-employee
Would you dare ask for your job back after you'd left your company for a competitor? -BT
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Over 20,000 jobs in manufacturing revival: Study
These higher-value positions will pay on average 50 per cent more than current jobs displaced in this period. -My Paper
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Lamitak founder places staff over himself
For Lamitak founder Andrew Tan, business is more than just about growing a company - it is about keeping his staff employed and helping the less fortunate. -BT
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